Innkeep
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After 10 years I have worn out two washing machines. Both ended up leaking water onto the floor. Different brands and "top of the line". My complaint to the salesman was met with the response that the machines are now all wearing out in 5-7 years and that the basic no frills machines only last a year or two.
A new wrinkle has appeared on the scene this time. The installers had a little packet of "Affresh". They claim that he detergent "eats" the seals in the washer and that's one of the reasons the machines don't live very long. By running a clean cycle with an affresh tablet and an old rag once a month the seals are supposed to get a protective coating to extend the life. I'm going to try it.
This also got me to thinking that he detergent probably isn't the best stuff to use to pre-soak my stained towels. I've noticed that they seem to lose the stitching and get frayed sooner than expected. I'm not sure what I'll use to pre soak now because non he has fats that can gum up the innards of these newfangled machines.
Life certainly throws a few curve balls at this old lady. At least my newfangled electric car seems to be working better than ever.
A new wrinkle has appeared on the scene this time. The installers had a little packet of "Affresh". They claim that he detergent "eats" the seals in the washer and that's one of the reasons the machines don't live very long. By running a clean cycle with an affresh tablet and an old rag once a month the seals are supposed to get a protective coating to extend the life. I'm going to try it.
This also got me to thinking that he detergent probably isn't the best stuff to use to pre-soak my stained towels. I've noticed that they seem to lose the stitching and get frayed sooner than expected. I'm not sure what I'll use to pre soak now because non he has fats that can gum up the innards of these newfangled machines.
Life certainly throws a few curve balls at this old lady. At least my newfangled electric car seems to be working better than ever.